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Venous leg ulcers are ulcers that occur on the lower leg. An ulcer is a type of sore on the skin that does not heal on its own in the way a cut usually does. Venous leg ulcers, being the most common type of leg ulcer, are a common problem among older adults. In many people, the veins of the legs become damaged over the time as a result of poor blood circulation and increased […]